concierge / reception
nounfeminine/puɾtɐˈɾiɐ/medium
por·ta·ri·a
Definition
The area at the entrance of a building where the concierge or reception is located; the service of controlling access.
Leave the package at the concierge desk.
The building has an electronic gate system.
Common collocations
building conciergeelectronic gateconcierge desk
Etymology
Do italiano *portineria*, de *portinaio* ('porteiro').